ASA Sangha Conference: 23-24 May 2012
The ASA conference has become a landmark event each year for Buddhist monastics in Australia. The ASA was set up to support dialogue and understanding among monastics of different traditions, and the conference provides a forum for this. This year’s conference features a one day work shop offered by the Chaplaincy Sub-committee of the Australian Sangha Association. Read more »
MESSAGE FROM PRIME MINISTER JULIA GILLARD
2012 VESAK DAY CELEBRATIONS
It is with great pleasure that I send my best wishes to you all for this year’s Vesak Day celebrations. Read more »
MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
HON COLIN BARNETT MLA
I am delighted to have the opportunity to extend my very best wishes to the Buddhist Council of Western Australia for the celebration of Vesak Day – the most important date of the Buddhist calendar.
Vesak Day is a day of great significance for Buddhists as it is a time to celebrate and pay homage to Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. Read more »
I would like to give my deepest regards to all those observing the festival of Vesak, and I hope that you find joy as well as reflection on this most important day in the Buddhist calendar.
As you celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha Gautama I know you will feel the importance of this day, as those generations before you have felt it. This is a time for you to reflect upon the teachings of the Buddha, but also a time for you to remember those less fortunate than yourselves. I wish you well in your efforts to bring happiness to others on this special day. Read more »
Message from Ajahn Brahmali, Bodhinyana Monastery, Serpentine:
If you can find a worthy friend,
A virtuous, steadfast companion,
Then having overcome all perils,
You should associate with him content and mindful.
Dhp.328
Wishing all beings a peaceful and joyous Vesak!
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The FABC has recently submitted a written submission on the subject of Marriage Equality which was drafted by Ajahn Brahm of Bodhinyana Monastery (WA). This was in response to an invitation by a parliamentary committee. Subsequently the FABC was invited to a parliamentary consultation on this topic. Read more »
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